Mergers & acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions

Referring to the aspect of corporate strategy, finance and management that deals with the buying, selling or combining of different companies that can assist a growing company to grow rapidly without having to create another business entity.

Industry: Banking; Business services

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Mergers & acquisitions

Exchange offer

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

A tender offer involving a share-for-share exchange.

Excess returns

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

See abnormal returns.

Indemnification

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

A common contractual clause requiring the seller to indemnify or absolve the buyer of liability in the event of misrepresentations or breaches of warranties or covenants. Similarly, the buyer usually ...

Investment bankers

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

Advisors who offer strategic and tactical advice and acquisition opportunities, screen potential buyers and sellers, make initial contact with a seller or buyer, and provide negotiation support, ...